Women in Childcare Network
Our Work

Supporting women. Strengthening childcare.

We work alongside women in childcare to improve quality, professionalism, and recognition—through training, community, advocacy, and practical support for home-based care.

Women childcare providers learning and working together
Program pillars

Six ways we strengthen caregivers and care

Each pillar is designed for real-world home-based and centre-based settings—and for the women who hold communities together.

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Training & Capacity Building

Practical training for childcare providers focused on child safety, early learning, nutrition, and business skills for home-based daycare.

  • Safer care environments and stronger early-learning practices
  • Business skills that help home-based centres stay viable
  • Confidence and professional recognition for caregivers
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Community & Peer Support

Safe spaces for women to connect, share experiences, and grow through mentorship, peer learning, and local networks.

  • Reduced isolation for home-based providers
  • Mentorship between experienced and emerging caregivers
  • Stronger local circles that sustain members year-round
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Advocacy & Awareness

We advocate for recognition of childcare as essential work and raise awareness of quality care for families, communities, and the economy.

  • Greater visibility for women-led childcare
  • Stronger dialogue with partners and policymakers
  • Public understanding of childcare as skilled, valued work
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Home-Based Childcare Support

Guidance on safety standards, licensing pathways, and best practices for women running home-based childcare centres.

  • Clearer pathways toward quality and compliance
  • Practical support tailored to informal and home settings
  • Better outcomes for the children in their care
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Economic Empowerment

By strengthening skills and professional recognition, we help women increase income, stability, and long-term sustainability.

  • Improved livelihoods for women caregivers
  • More stable, quality childcare businesses
  • Economic dignity for work that holds communities together
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Inclusive & Accessible Network

Our network welcomes women from diverse backgrounds—including young mothers and informal caregivers—so no one is left behind.

  • Membership open to women at every stage of their journey
  • Programs designed for real life and real constraints
  • A belonging-first culture across counties
Quality childcare and early learning in Kenya
How to participate

Find your place in the work

Whether you need training, want to join a peer circle, partner on advocacy, or support the network financially—there is a clear next step.

  • Members: Join for training, community, and recognition.
  • Partners: Collaborate on programs and systems change.
  • Supporters: Donate or offer in-kind resources.